What Music For The Dying Sounds Like
Jennifer Hollis is what's called a music-thanatologist. She plays the harp and sings for dying patients once a week at Lahey hospital outside of Boston.
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'Quiero Creedence' Covers Creedence Clearwater Revival With A Latin Beat
NPR's Scott Simon talks to La Marisoul and Juan Manuel Caipo, two of the musicians on a new collection of covers of Creedence Clearwater Revival. It's called Quiero Creedence.
Bill Monroe's Estate Sale: The Stuff Of Bluegrass Legend
The Father of Bluegrass died 20 years ago. Now, Monroe's family is cleaning out the closets — and for music fans, even some of his most mundane possessions are meaningful.
In The Sounds Of Jason Bourne's World, A Story Of Creation And Loss
British composer John Powell swore off working on action movies for years, unsettled by their violence. The latest in the Bourne series, for which he's scored every film, marks his return.
Weekend LISTening: 5 August Albums To Beat The Summer Doldrums
Autumn tends to be prime new-music season, but the summer's not over yet. Preview five albums due during next month's relative calm.
Moreland & Arbuckle On World Cafe
The two Kansans play a mean roadhouse blues. Hear a live performance and conversation.
Låpsley, "Operator (DJ Koze's Extended Disco Version)"
Låpsley, "Operator (DJ Koze's Extended Disco Version)"